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Former Sidney man accused of burglary

The trial for an 18-year-old Alliance man accused of burglarizing a Sidney residence is scheduled to begin later this month.

Troy Christofferson, 18, is facing a felony charge of burglary. He has pleaded not guilty.

In court documents, police allege Christofferson participated in a burglary in May along with at least four other individuals. More than $6,000 was taken from the residence and nearly $2,000 of damage was done to the property.

The house was burglarized while the residents were out of town.

Authorities identified the alleged suspects through a shopping receipt that was left at...